If Bengals Pick Late, Trade Down

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(01-27-2022, 06:14 PM)J24 Wrote: I would be shocked if he landed at 29 but to answer the question. No I would not trade the pick if he Linderbaum  is available.


It's important to keep in mind that the Bengals have young in house Talents that they like to start at RG with Carmen, Smith, and Odenji. 

I would expect them to sign all of those guys you mentioned except for either Hill or Ogunjobi. None of those should be terribly expensive outside of Bates.

C and CB to me are the biggest concerns on the roster right now.

I agree with your assessment though it's a good time to be a Bengals fan.

I get that they might like Carman, Smith, and Adeniji, but that doesn't mean the fans are confident in them.
Fans want every position filled with a player they are confident will be solid-or-better. They worry when there's an incumbent that is below average, even if they are young and growing. You're talking about "hope" vs "proof" in regards to them being a good starter.

You shouldn't be as worried about C. Hopkins is back to being one of the top 3 on the OL, at least in regard to pass protection.